It's entirely my opinion, but certainly I consider the example you used to be not at all to my taste; indeed actively bad to read. I completely agree with Fry o

It's entirely my opinion, but certainly I consider the example you used to be not at all to my taste; indeed actively bad to read. I completely agree with Fry on that point. I stand by my assertion that most modern poetry is to be avoided, especially for someone introducing themselves to the form. I've never actually fully read all of paradise lost, but this discussion certainly shall see me revisit. I just had a read of the work you recommended. Genuinely terrible I'm afraid.